Welcome to Dana Toogood Coaching

Empowering Growth through Holistic, Culturally Safe and Trauma-Informed Coaching

Crafting Purpose

Kia Ora and Salam, I’m Dana. I am passionate about supporting and guiding people to connect to their inner wisdom to find answers when they feel stuck in moving forward, whether in their professional or personal lives, as I believe each informs the other. As a Somatic Coach and an ICF-trained Executive Coach, I am committed to providing you with a unique coaching experience that integrates embodiment practices, creativity, wellbeing, cultural safety, and a trauma-informed approach.

Whether you are an individual seeking clarity or an organization or business navigating change, I’m here. Together, we cultivate purpose, resilience, and safer spaces to help you meet your personal and professional goals. I weave wisdom from across continents, cultures, and experiences into a holistic coaching service. Let’s create safer, healthier spaces together.

Let me walk you through the essence of my work:

  1. Somatic Wisdom: I believe that our bodies hold profound wisdom. By integrating somatics into coaching, I guide individuals and teams to listen to their physical sensations, tap into intuition, and unlock transformative insights.

  2. Wellbeing as Foundation: Wellbeing isn’t an afterthought—it’s the bedrock of success. Together, we explore holistic wellbeing, nurturing mental, emotional, and physical health and how cultural safety fits into this. Because thriving leaders create thriving organizations.

  3. Cultural Safety: Our world is beautifully diverse, and cultural safety matters. I honor Te Tiriti (the Treaty of Waitangi) and weave cultural awareness as an African, Muslim woman into my coaching. It’s about fostering inclusivity, respect, and understanding. I offer safe coaching approaches for indigenous, racialized and people of colour.

  4. Trauma-Informed Lens: Life leaves imprints, and trauma shapes our experiences. With compassion and sensitivity, I hold space for healing. My trauma-informed approach ensures safety and growth for all.

  5. Nervous System Approach: Helping you achieve a deeper connection with your body and mind through embodiment practices, mindfulness techniques and breathing exercises.

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Offerings & Services

  • Welcome to professional 1:1 coaching designed to support you through both personal and professional transitions. Using an embodied approach, I guide you to connect with your body’s innate wisdom, helping you make aligned decisions with clarity and confidence.

    Whether you're a leader seeking balance, navigating a wellbeing journey, or facing life’s transitions, this coaching space offers compassionate support tailored to your needs.

    Together, we’ll uncover insights, cultivate resilience, and empower you to move forward with authenticity and purpose.

    Let’s begin your transformative journey towards meaningful growth and alignment.

  • A trauma-informed, culturally safe approach to health and wellbeing

    I offer workshops and programs designed for groups, teams, and practices looking to deepen their understanding of wellbeing through a holistic, nervous system-centered approach. Drawing from over a decade of experience as a chiropractor and Neuro Emotional Technique (NET) practitioner, my work integrates body-brain connection, somatic awareness, and the latest insights from Dr. Gabor Maté’s practitioner training.

    These sessions provide a rich exploration of how stress, trauma, and emotional patterns shape wellbeing—both individually and collectively.

    Participants will gain practical tools to regulate the nervous system, enhance self-awareness, and foster a healthier work and community environment.

    This service is ideal for professionals, organizations, and teams wanting to approach health and wellbeing through a more integrated, human-centered lens.

    Get in touch to explore how this offering can support your team or practice.

  • This coaching service is specifically designed for professionals in senior managerial roles, entrepreneurs, and private practice owners (including health practitioners) seeking a culturally safe, trauma-informed coaching experience.

    Drawing on a somatic approach to wellbeing and leadership, along with an ICF-trained executive coaching framework, I provide tailored support to help you lead with clarity, resilience, and authenticity.

    Particularly focused on supporting racialized, Indigenous, and POC leaders, my coaching ensures that your unique needs and experiences are honored as you navigate the challenges of leadership and personal growth.

    Let’s work together to create a leadership style that is empowering, aligned with your values, and grounded in your cultural identity.

  • This comprehensive program is designed to support both small and large groups in developing effective leadership skills while fostering holistic wellbeing. Rooted in a culturally safe and trauma-informed approach, the program integrates somatic practices to help leaders and teams navigate challenges, enhance performance, and lead with resilience.

    At the heart of this program is a unique lens that honors the importance of identity and storytelling. I believe that our personal and cultural stories shape how we lead and engage with the world. This program places your identity and experiences at the center of the leadership journey, empowering you to lead authentically and create meaningful impact.

    Whether you’re a small team seeking to deepen collaboration or an organization looking to cultivate a culture of wellbeing and inclusivity, this program offers tailored solutions that address your unique needs. By incorporating leadership development, wellbeing strategies, and self-awareness practices, we work together to create empowered, connected leaders who inspire and uplift their teams

  • Designed and curated by over a decade of experience in private practice, this program addresses a critical gap for racialized and POC professionals in the workplace. It is specifically crafted to support health practitioners, businesses, and organizations in fostering an anti-racism lens and adopting a decolonizing framework to enhance client experiences.

  • Unlock the potential of your business with uniquely crafted programs designed to enhance wellbeing, leadership, identity, and values alignment. My holistic, trauma-informed, and neuro-based approach ensures that each initiative is culturally safe, impactful, and tailored to your organization’s needs.

    I specialize in designing and implementing transformative training and workshops that foster employee wellness, organizational effectiveness, and sustainable leadership practices. Whether it's mindfulness, stress management, or neuro-affirming approaches for neurodiverse communities, my strategies support holistic growth and a thriving workplace culture.

    Together, we’ll create a workplace where every individual feels valued, empowered, and inspired to contribute their best. Let’s craft a solution that truly resonates with your team.

  • Invite me to speak at your next event!

    With expertise in health and wellbeing, I bring a trauma-informed and culturally sensitive perspective to my talks, inspiring positive change and fostering inclusive cultures. Let's spark meaningful conversations and drive transformation together.

    Whether it's a conference, seminar, or team event, I deliver engaging and informative talks on a range of topics, from leadership development to holistic health and wellbeing.